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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:58 PM Mar 2020

Biden-Sanders debate Official Thread- 1

Biden and Sanders are already on stage (making notes).

I can't imaging why either would need to. This debate calls for a soulful and personal discussion between the two. No pre-set punchlines.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Biden-Sanders debate Official Thread- 1 (Original Post) brooklynite Mar 2020 OP
I hope it's civil. This is a time for reconciliation. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2020 #1
Not clear why Sanders was beating up Biden TODAY on changing his college costs position. brooklynite Mar 2020 #2
Exactly, he should welcome it with open arms. I think Sanders is going to be disappointed that his still_one Mar 2020 #31
15 seconds to go. brooklynite Mar 2020 #3
Welp, here goes. nolabear Mar 2020 #4
I wouldn't have gone with the dramatic music if I were CNN brooklynite Mar 2020 #5
Jack Tapper, Dana Bash and Univision's Ilia Calderon brooklynite Mar 2020 #6
First question on Coronavirus... brooklynite Mar 2020 #7
90 seconds for responses and rebuttals brooklynite Mar 2020 #8
Both candidates asked what they would do about Coronavirus brooklynite Mar 2020 #9
Ugh, it's CNN. That means more "Bernie how much do you hate Joe?" and... Sloumeau Mar 2020 #10
Hasn't happened so far brooklynite Mar 2020 #13
Oh maybe just from experience.. a wild Cha Mar 2020 #56
Biden: laid out a detailed plan last week brooklynite Mar 2020 #11
Sanders: Shut Trump up; he's confusing general public. brooklynite Mar 2020 #12
I liked that demtenjeep Mar 2020 #18
Q to Biden: Did bureaucratic red tape hinder US response? brooklynite Mar 2020 #14
Biden needs to try for shorter responses. brooklynite Mar 2020 #15
They really should have addressed this sooner. Like um, Obama um, always, um saying um um LizBeth Mar 2020 #19
All he really needs to do is play out the clock. The longer the response the better. Squinch Mar 2020 #106
No, Bernie! Don't tell people to go to the doctor! frazzled Mar 2020 #16
So, lack of being informed, he got that wrong too. GIVE me a person that actually does the leg work LizBeth Mar 2020 #22
Well, and after criticizing frazzled Mar 2020 #36
Right. I have found him do that a number of times in situational instances. More than once. LizBeth Mar 2020 #43
Thank you, frazzled! Cha Mar 2020 #85
Well, we already know to call the doctor before we go to the doctor. gristy Mar 2020 #157
No, you're just not supposed to go to the doctor's at all frazzled Mar 2020 #161
Q to Sanders: how do you deal with overloading hospitals? brooklynite Mar 2020 #17
Not a good answer. How do we deal with the crisis NOW Bernie? still_one Mar 2020 #41
That's because he doesn't have experience as President, VP, or Cabinet member. LiberalFighter Mar 2020 #164
Or with the real world. n/t Aquaria Mar 2020 #165
Bernie's back to his stump speech, after being asked how he'd deal with the emergency. highplainsdem Mar 2020 #20
Did he say in any way how he would deal Cha Mar 2020 #113
It was almost all complaining about the current system. highplainsdem Mar 2020 #127
The ******* Russians and those who Enabled them. Cha Mar 2020 #131
Q to Biden: would you impose a national lockdown brooklynite Mar 2020 #21
Good answer. LizBeth Mar 2020 #25
Biden slaps Sanders over MfA. Not working right now in Italy. brooklynite Mar 2020 #23
... William769 Mar 2020 #26
Sanders: disfunctionality of health care system is apparent. brooklynite Mar 2020 #28
But Italians aren't afraid to go to the doctor mucifer Mar 2020 #29
Italians over 60 are being allowed to die...their medicare for all type system has failed. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #58
Sorry Bernie supporters, Biden is cleaning Sanders clock as I expected in a two person debate Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #71
Biden is knocking it out of the park...showing how much he knows with dealing with countries like Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #82
That's because they don't have ventilators NOT mucifer Mar 2020 #75
A system that doesn't have the equipment needed is not one I wish to emulate. My point stands. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #98
Guess what? kcr Mar 2020 #171
agree this is not about the system or paying treestar Mar 2020 #137
Whoa Cha Mar 2020 #119
I don't think he should have. musicblind Mar 2020 #141
Biden sounds strong and centered: "like we did" lindysalsagal Mar 2020 #24
I'm glad Biden is letting it be known Upthevibe Mar 2020 #34
Here's the link MustLoveBeagles Mar 2020 #27
Joe Biden is doing great. showblue22 Mar 2020 #30
And he keeps veering over to that speech, mixing up the healthcare system with this crisis. George II Mar 2020 #37
Yes. Bernie is going off the nation crises and heading to his usual stump. LOL showblue22 Mar 2020 #47
Exactly. Focus on what we need to do NOW regarding the criisi still_one Mar 2020 #48
Biden: National crisis response has nothing to do with regular health care rules brooklynite Mar 2020 #32
So Sanders is the first to interrupt, and he's now done it twice. George II Mar 2020 #33
Biden and Sanders squabbling about whether current legislation covers everyone... brooklynite Mar 2020 #35
Right. elleng Mar 2020 #39
Talking past eachother, elleng Mar 2020 #38
Sanders tries to suggest Coronavirus could lead to NON-virus issues that they can't pay for... brooklynite Mar 2020 #40
Bernie really debating single payer. lindysalsagal Mar 2020 #42
does he have too? DaDeacon Mar 2020 #59
Bernie is correct - corporate Dems will not take on... polichick Mar 2020 #44
Where will I find "corporate democrats" in the transcript for this debate? brooklynite Mar 2020 #51
Which has nothing to do with the question asked. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #54
But what's new? Cha Mar 2020 #62
Moderators allowing both to respond to each other... brooklynite Mar 2020 #45
Sanders is losing it. Literally. William769 Mar 2020 #46
Good to read.. I'm not watching. Cha Mar 2020 #65
I'm not watching either thanks to all informing us FloridaBlues Mar 2020 #130
Yes, FloridaBlues! Mahalo to all who are Watching Cha Mar 2020 #132
yes, Bernie's his usual grumpy uncle demeanor airing grievances without any real solutions onetexan Mar 2020 #70
Chip on the shoulders Sanders. I do not know why so many can't see it. LizBeth Mar 2020 #88
Bernie is showing his limitations and losing BeyondGeography Mar 2020 #49
Bernie negative. Joe positive. Nuff said. lindysalsagal Mar 2020 #55
Joe Sounds Great Todd79 Mar 2020 #50
So far they both sound great ! mucifer Mar 2020 #52
Agreed. Some seem to be watching a different debate? dchill Mar 2020 #78
Biden's being clear, concise and animated, as is Bernie, both look and sound good sop Mar 2020 #53
Biden: "I would call out the military" to help with crisis brooklynite Mar 2020 #57
I will call out the Military to do what?!?! DaDeacon Mar 2020 #64
Cult of ignorance ... DaDeacon Mar 2020 #69
NY has asked for military. I think they have things that can be done like set up drive in testing. LizBeth Mar 2020 #101
The military can handle testing and set up field hospitals that Blue_true Mar 2020 #144
Right. !!! LizBeth Mar 2020 #147
He's not talking about a surge. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #103
Cult of ignorance? Really? Have you noticed that NY is having the military help with testing? Squinch Mar 2020 #133
Well somebody is certainly ignorant. Codeine Mar 2020 #149
Only low IQ45 could order them to do so. arthritisR_US Mar 2020 #170
Build hospitals, bring supplies etc. elleng Mar 2020 #74
Biden specifically mentioned helping with the surge Hav Mar 2020 #79
Stuff like this: TwilightZone Mar 2020 #92
To administer tests to citizen. President Obama sent the Military Medical Corps Blue_true Mar 2020 #143
Nobody has mentioned the Army Corp of Engineers Pachamama Mar 2020 #86
They've largely been replaced by Halliburton et al, I am sad to report. ZZenith Mar 2020 #163
Bernie is being a Pain in MY Ass!@ nt napi21 Mar 2020 #60
I would gladly vote for either one edhopper Mar 2020 #61
Biden being too defensive, when he's in full control. tman Mar 2020 #63
Bernie seems to be trying to control PatSeg Mar 2020 #145
Biden has been underestimated Todd79 Mar 2020 #66
Steady On Joe! Cha Mar 2020 #72
I was wondering about that. I remember Obama blowing his helpisontheway Mar 2020 #84
Biden is sounding Presidential; Sanders is sounding political brooklynite Mar 2020 #67
True dat. It's theoretical to him. Joes been there in some form. nolabear Mar 2020 #77
Yes, cares more about selling his plan for the future frazzled Mar 2020 #91
BS is getting desperate Hav Mar 2020 #68
gawd! Cha Mar 2020 #128
Don't really care for this format Tarc Mar 2020 #73
you mean having a fact based debate. DaDeacon Mar 2020 #81
I agree Todd79 Mar 2020 #95
I do agree there. I am so glad that we're finally Tulsi-free, Tarc Mar 2020 #148
Bernie didn't want a sit down - wanted to show how much stamina he has. Skya Rhen Mar 2020 #93
I enjoy the lack of audience. Music Man Mar 2020 #96
They should make that permanent. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #110
Biden is not addressing any issue beyond the buzz line. DaDeacon Mar 2020 #76
Buzz line? You mean the pandemic we're terrified of and they're being asked about? nolabear Mar 2020 #80
Yeah, buzz line. "Surges and The Military" sorry just MHO DaDeacon Mar 2020 #97
Your assertion is false. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #118
LOL DaDeacon Mar 2020 #138
Uncalled for. Aquaria Mar 2020 #166
Are we watching the same debate? edhopper Mar 2020 #87
Yeah.....I'm not sure many people on here are. DaDeacon Mar 2020 #109
One guy has talked about it, the other has been part of an Blue_true Mar 2020 #153
One person talks about it Aquaria Mar 2020 #167
I like that Biden said this is beyond politics this Upthevibe Mar 2020 #89
True. polichick Mar 2020 #104
Based on Sanders answers, he is not ready for prime time and should not be our nominee... Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #112
And we are going to war with the virus. And we have to meet people's immediate needs. JudyM Mar 2020 #123
LOL Samantha Bee..... tishaLA Mar 2020 #83
LOL LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #99
The bars have been closed frazzled Mar 2020 #102
In CA they are, too tishaLA Mar 2020 #115
Our restaurants are completely closed frazzled Mar 2020 #124
Yeah, my wife just found out she won't be working Codeine Mar 2020 #150
I'm sorry to hear that. It's got to be especially tough on tishaLA Mar 2020 #152
Yeah, even if her boss continues to pay her Codeine Mar 2020 #156
Amazing how far apart the two podiums are... brooklynite Mar 2020 #90
social distancing? still_one Mar 2020 #105
I think so. Nt spooky3 Mar 2020 #114
Yes, it's pretty clearly intentional. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #126
Amazing? How about predictable and dictated by circumstances? dchill Mar 2020 #111
..... Blue_true Mar 2020 #159
Wow... I miss competence. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #94
Are you saying that you're watching competence right now and miss it cry baby Mar 2020 #135
Yup. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #136
Thank you! Me, too! nt cry baby Mar 2020 #139
Biden: we will need a major bailout program for INDIVIDUALS, not corporations brooklynite Mar 2020 #100
1st part boiling down to: have we invented the virus response already or not? TreadSoftly Mar 2020 #107
Uggh ohh. Bernie had a brain fart and got stuck on Ebola. Finally corrected. hlthe2b Mar 2020 #108
And he blamed Biden for his brain fart (n/t) Hav Mar 2020 #125
lol LizBeth Mar 2020 #134
Damnit BOTH are now just on the pivot! BOOOOOO DaDeacon Mar 2020 #116
Bernie understands how everything fit together to get to this... polichick Mar 2020 #117
FACTS!!!! DaDeacon Mar 2020 #122
Hardly. He's talking triage and Bernie is talking elective surgery. nolabear Mar 2020 #129
Please Aquaria Mar 2020 #168
Biden sounds like a President liberalmediaaddict Mar 2020 #120
Please switch to thread 2 brooklynite Mar 2020 #121
Imagine what a complete shit show this will be when Trump is standing at the other podium. sop Mar 2020 #140
yes ... DaDeacon Mar 2020 #158
They are each writing down a list of stuff to buy before they self-quarantine. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Mar 2020 #142
I wish this debate format continues. dsp3000 Mar 2020 #146
agreed... it's more civil and direct. DaDeacon Mar 2020 #155
Where is your link? No link equals no access to the debate. N / T CottonBear Mar 2020 #151
Did! Did not! Kitchari Mar 2020 #154
Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #160
Nothing will get done without compromise. dsp3000 Mar 2020 #162
Oh good grief Aquaria Mar 2020 #169
 

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,705 posts)
1. I hope it's civil. This is a time for reconciliation.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:59 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
2. Not clear why Sanders was beating up Biden TODAY on changing his college costs position.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:59 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(91,965 posts)
31. Exactly, he should welcome it with open arms. I think Sanders is going to be disappointed that his
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:14 PM
Mar 2020

attitude is not going to play well

However, that has been his entire campaign since he hired Gary, Sirota, and Turner


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Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
5. I wouldn't have gone with the dramatic music if I were CNN
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:00 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
6. Jack Tapper, Dana Bash and Univision's Ilia Calderon
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:01 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
7. First question on Coronavirus...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:02 PM
Mar 2020

Didn't see that coming...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
8. 90 seconds for responses and rebuttals
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:02 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
9. Both candidates asked what they would do about Coronavirus
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:03 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Sloumeau

(2,657 posts)
10. Ugh, it's CNN. That means more "Bernie how much do you hate Joe?" and...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:03 PM
Mar 2020

more "Joe, how much do you hate Bernie?" questions.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
13. Hasn't happened so far
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:06 PM
Mar 2020

Why don't you wait until it happens before complaining?

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Cha

(295,929 posts)
56. Oh maybe just from experience.. a wild
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:19 PM
Mar 2020

guess as to why Sloumeau is entitled to voice their opinion on cnn now.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
11. Biden: laid out a detailed plan last week
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:04 PM
Mar 2020

1. Take care of those who are, or are likely to be expose. Use WHO test kits.

2. Make sure every State had 10 locations with drive-through testing. Plan for additional hospital beds.

3. Deal with economic impact.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
12. Sanders: Shut Trump up; he's confusing general public.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:06 PM
Mar 2020

Move aggressively that every person will be covered financially for any Coronavirus testing/treatment.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

demtenjeep

(31,997 posts)
18. I liked that
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:09 PM
Mar 2020

he has some good lines at times



like last time when he said no one cares about the damn emails

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
14. Q to Biden: Did bureaucratic red tape hinder US response?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:07 PM
Mar 2020

A. No. WHO offered tests which Trump rejected.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
15. Biden needs to try for shorter responses.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:08 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LizBeth

(9,946 posts)
19. They really should have addressed this sooner. Like um, Obama um, always, um saying um um
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:10 PM
Mar 2020

throughout um, his speaking, um. LOl. That use to drive me bats, but he worked it out of his speech.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Squinch

(50,774 posts)
106. All he really needs to do is play out the clock. The longer the response the better.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:26 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
16. No, Bernie! Don't tell people to go to the doctor!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:09 PM
Mar 2020

They’re emphasizing that people not go to their doctor or the emergency room. You’re supposed to call. A physician will determine if your symptoms suggest you should be tested, and you will be sent to the appropriate place.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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LizBeth

(9,946 posts)
22. So, lack of being informed, he got that wrong too. GIVE me a person that actually does the leg work
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:11 PM
Mar 2020

to give us the information we legitimately need.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
36. Well, and after criticizing
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:14 PM
Mar 2020

Trump for confusing people, he’s giving out the wrong advice himself. And then turning it into an ad for Medicare for All, which has zero to do with having enough testing or hospital beds, or equipment to address a novel pandemic that may affect millions.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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LizBeth

(9,946 posts)
43. Right. I have found him do that a number of times in situational instances. More than once.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:16 PM
Mar 2020

He does nto get informed before speaking. The lazy way. I think that is indicative of a lifetime.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Cha

(295,929 posts)
85. Thank you, frazzled!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:23 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

gristy

(10,667 posts)
157. Well, we already know to call the doctor before we go to the doctor.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:55 PM
Mar 2020

When one says "you should go see your doctor" it is implied that "you should call your doctor and make an appointment". So the way Bernie said it isn't a big deal.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
161. No, you're just not supposed to go to the doctor's at all
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:01 PM
Mar 2020

if you think you might have COVID-19. Or an emergency room. We can’t risk spreading another case, and at this point, we can only test patients who are determined to be at real risk. Wish it were otherwise, but it isn’t.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
17. Q to Sanders: how do you deal with overloading hospitals?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:09 PM
Mar 2020

Sanders pivots to criticism of health care system (uninsured population).

Beating up on pharmaceutical industry.

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still_one

(91,965 posts)
41. Not a good answer. How do we deal with the crisis NOW Bernie?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:16 PM
Mar 2020
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LiberalFighter

(50,504 posts)
164. That's because he doesn't have experience as President, VP, or Cabinet member.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:35 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Aquaria

(1,076 posts)
165. Or with the real world. n/t
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 02:46 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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highplainsdem

(48,731 posts)
20. Bernie's back to his stump speech, after being asked how he'd deal with the emergency.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:10 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Cha

(295,929 posts)
113. Did he say in any way how he would deal
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:27 PM
Mar 2020

with the Emergency?

There you are! Stay Safe, hpd!

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highplainsdem

(48,731 posts)
127. It was almost all complaining about the current system.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:29 PM
Mar 2020

And he just did it again. We "have to understand how we got here."

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Cha

(295,929 posts)
131. The ******* Russians and those who Enabled them.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:31 PM
Mar 2020
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brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
21. Q to Biden: would you impose a national lockdown
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:11 PM
Mar 2020

A,. Would call a meeting of all experts. Listen to them.

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brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
23. Biden slaps Sanders over MfA. Not working right now in Italy.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:11 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
28. Sanders: disfunctionality of health care system is apparent.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:12 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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mucifer

(23,374 posts)
29. But Italians aren't afraid to go to the doctor
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:13 PM
Mar 2020

Because of no insurance like Italy has so it will be worse

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Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
58. Italians over 60 are being allowed to die...their medicare for all type system has failed.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:19 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
71. Sorry Bernie supporters, Biden is cleaning Sanders clock as I expected in a two person debate
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:21 PM
Mar 2020

Sanders is offering a stump speech.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
82. Biden is knocking it out of the park...showing how much he knows with dealing with countries like
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:23 PM
Mar 2020

China...Sanders...unprecedented ways must act together...beating up pharmaceuticals again...one trick pony.

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mucifer

(23,374 posts)
75. That's because they don't have ventilators NOT
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:22 PM
Mar 2020

Because they have no money and are afraid to go to the doctor for financial reasons

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Undecided
 

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
98. A system that doesn't have the equipment needed is not one I wish to emulate. My point stands.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:25 PM
Mar 2020
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treestar

(82,383 posts)
137. agree this is not about the system or paying
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:35 PM
Mar 2020

this is an emergency, not normal, so whatever the healthcare system is, it will have troubles. It's a different animal.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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musicblind

(4,484 posts)
141. I don't think he should have.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:40 PM
Mar 2020

He has a point, and it's okay if he thinks that, but he should keep it to himself until after the primaries because we need to win over as many Sanders supporters as possible. Just my humble opinion.

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lindysalsagal

(20,444 posts)
24. Biden sounds strong and centered: "like we did"
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:11 PM
Mar 2020

Keeps referencing obama in Ebola. Good.

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Upthevibe

(7,884 posts)
34. I'm glad Biden is letting it be known
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:14 PM
Mar 2020

that we turned down the tests from the WHO. And I'm glad he's saying I agree with Bernie about the hospitals.....

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showblue22

(1,026 posts)
30. Joe Biden is doing great.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:14 PM
Mar 2020

Bernie has a hard tine veering from his stump speech but he is trying.

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George II

(67,782 posts)
37. And he keeps veering over to that speech, mixing up the healthcare system with this crisis.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:15 PM
Mar 2020
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showblue22

(1,026 posts)
47. Yes. Bernie is going off the nation crises and heading to his usual stump. LOL
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:17 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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still_one

(91,965 posts)
48. Exactly. Focus on what we need to do NOW regarding the criisi
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:17 PM
Mar 2020
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brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
32. Biden: National crisis response has nothing to do with regular health care rules
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:14 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

George II

(67,782 posts)
33. So Sanders is the first to interrupt, and he's now done it twice.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:14 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
35. Biden and Sanders squabbling about whether current legislation covers everyone...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:14 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

elleng

(130,156 posts)
38. Talking past eachother,
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:15 PM
Mar 2020

sorry to hear it.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
40. Sanders tries to suggest Coronavirus could lead to NON-virus issues that they can't pay for...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:16 PM
Mar 2020

"I consider that a crisis"

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

lindysalsagal

(20,444 posts)
42. Bernie really debating single payer.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:16 PM
Mar 2020

Doesn't he ever talk about anything else?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DaDeacon

(984 posts)
59. does he have too?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:19 PM
Mar 2020

The Simple fact that Biden's response is "for this crisis we have single payer" why not for everything?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

polichick

(37,152 posts)
44. Bernie is correct - corporate Dems will not take on...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:16 PM
Mar 2020

their donors to get all Americans covered for healthcare and affordable drugs.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
51. Where will I find "corporate democrats" in the transcript for this debate?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:17 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

TwilightZone

(25,342 posts)
54. Which has nothing to do with the question asked.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:18 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(295,929 posts)
62. But what's new?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:20 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
45. Moderators allowing both to respond to each other...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:16 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

William769

(55,124 posts)
46. Sanders is losing it. Literally.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:17 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(295,929 posts)
65. Good to read.. I'm not watching.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:20 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

FloridaBlues

(3,993 posts)
130. I'm not watching either thanks to all informing us
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:30 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(295,929 posts)
132. Yes, FloridaBlues! Mahalo to all who are Watching
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:32 PM
Mar 2020

and reporting on DU!

Mahalo!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

onetexan

(12,994 posts)
70. yes, Bernie's his usual grumpy uncle demeanor airing grievances without any real solutions
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:21 PM
Mar 2020

Biden is reiterating the detailed COVID19 plan he released several days ago.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LizBeth

(9,946 posts)
88. Chip on the shoulders Sanders. I do not know why so many can't see it.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:24 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

BeyondGeography

(39,284 posts)
49. Bernie is showing his limitations and losing
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:17 PM
Mar 2020

Pivots to MFA talking points. Using ridiculous hypotheticals to get there. Kind of pathetic actually.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

lindysalsagal

(20,444 posts)
55. Bernie negative. Joe positive. Nuff said.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:19 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Todd79

(166 posts)
50. Joe Sounds Great
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:17 PM
Mar 2020

Both sound good and this format is by far the most informative without playing to the crowds and ten people who don’t need to be there yelling over each other.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

mucifer

(23,374 posts)
52. So far they both sound great !
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:17 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

dchill

(38,324 posts)
78. Agreed. Some seem to be watching a different debate?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:23 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

sop

(9,946 posts)
53. Biden's being clear, concise and animated, as is Bernie, both look and sound good
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:18 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
57. Biden: "I would call out the military" to help with crisis
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:19 PM
Mar 2020

Much better response than Sanders' pontificating.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DaDeacon

(984 posts)
64. I will call out the Military to do what?!?!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:20 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

DaDeacon

(984 posts)
69. Cult of ignorance ...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:21 PM
Mar 2020

There is no military surge for pandemics.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

LizBeth

(9,946 posts)
101. NY has asked for military. I think they have things that can be done like set up drive in testing.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:25 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
144. The military can handle testing and set up field hospitals that
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:43 PM
Mar 2020

takes the pressure off regular hospitals. It is a brilliant idea that worked with Ebola in West Africa in 2014.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

TwilightZone

(25,342 posts)
103. He's not talking about a surge.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:25 PM
Mar 2020

I presume you're not watching.

He's clearly talking about assistance in building infrastructure - temporary hospitals, testing and treatment centers, etc.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Squinch

(50,774 posts)
133. Cult of ignorance? Really? Have you noticed that NY is having the military help with testing?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:33 PM
Mar 2020

Or am I just being ignorant in noting that?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
149. Well somebody is certainly ignorant.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:45 PM
Mar 2020

The military has portable medical facilities and can be of great assistance in a situation like this.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

arthritisR_US

(7,269 posts)
170. Only low IQ45 could order them to do so.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 03:41 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

elleng

(130,156 posts)
74. Build hospitals, bring supplies etc.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:22 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Hav

(5,969 posts)
79. Biden specifically mentioned helping with the surge
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:23 PM
Mar 2020

of patients in a major outbreak, for instance with building tents and additional hospital beds.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

TwilightZone

(25,342 posts)
92. Stuff like this:
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:24 PM
Mar 2020
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/10/814164923/new-york-state-deploys-national-guard-to-manage-coronavirus-in-nyc-suburb

He's not talking about ramping up the military. He's talking about using the military to help manage the crisis, build temporary testing and treatment centers, etc.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
143. To administer tests to citizen. President Obama sent the Military Medical Corps
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:41 PM
Mar 2020

zoo West Africa in 2014 when it looked like Ebola would overrun the world, other countries like Britain, France and Germany followed and sent teams. The issue was resolved and contained.

Biden proposed using military medical corps domestically if COVID-19 overwhelms hospitals. I believe that is an excellent idea.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Pachamama

(16,875 posts)
86. Nobody has mentioned the Army Corp of Engineers
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:23 PM
Mar 2020

In WW 2 the Seabees and the Army Corp of Engineers could build runways and structures in days....

They should be used right now to be building emergency hospitals and ways to be supporting our medical community and communities in general.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ZZenith

(4,110 posts)
163. They've largely been replaced by Halliburton et al, I am sad to report.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:14 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

napi21

(45,806 posts)
60. Bernie is being a Pain in MY Ass!@ nt
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:19 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

edhopper

(33,208 posts)
61. I would gladly vote for either one
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:19 PM
Mar 2020

in November.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

tman

(983 posts)
63. Biden being too defensive, when he's in full control.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:20 PM
Mar 2020

Makes it look like he's defending the status quo. They could be both bringing this back round to Trump again.

Wasted opportunity.

Bernie not as aggressive as I expected, which is good.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

PatSeg

(46,804 posts)
145. Bernie seems to be trying to control
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:43 PM
Mar 2020

his hand gestures.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Todd79

(166 posts)
66. Biden has been underestimated
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:20 PM
Mar 2020

Pundits forget that he’s much better in this setting than overcrowded stages.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(295,929 posts)
72. Steady On Joe!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:22 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

helpisontheway

(5,004 posts)
84. I was wondering about that. I remember Obama blowing his
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:23 PM
Mar 2020

first debate for re-election (was a little rusty) and Biden saved them with his VP debate. Gave the media something else to y’all about. Then Onama improved with the second debate.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
67. Biden is sounding Presidential; Sanders is sounding political
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:21 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

nolabear

(41,915 posts)
77. True dat. It's theoretical to him. Joes been there in some form.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:22 PM
Mar 2020

Bernie’s not doing terribly but he’s trying to drag in all his usual economic issues. Joe is really on point.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
91. Yes, cares more about selling his plan for the future
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:24 PM
Mar 2020

than to save lives now. He only cares about how people will pay than with how you must mobilize special medical and economic forces in the midst of an unprecedented crisis.

He can’t think on his feet. It’s mono vision

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Hav

(5,969 posts)
68. BS is getting desperate
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:21 PM
Mar 2020

From a question regarding the corona virus, he again pivots to a Biden attack, this time because of the 2008 bailout...because that is totally related to today's worries.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Tarc

(10,472 posts)
73. Don't really care for this format
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:22 PM
Mar 2020

No audience, only 2 of em at podiums? Meh.

Would have looked better to sit everyone around a (large, spaced-out) round table.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DaDeacon

(984 posts)
81. you mean having a fact based debate.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:23 PM
Mar 2020

Round table or podiums this is the Debate we should have been having sooner.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Todd79

(166 posts)
95. I agree
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:24 PM
Mar 2020

I hate debates in front of audiences. This is great.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Tarc

(10,472 posts)
148. I do agree there. I am so glad that we're finally Tulsi-free,
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:45 PM
Mar 2020

Bloomberg-free, and Steyer-free.

The gimmick candidates are out.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Skya Rhen

(2,701 posts)
93. Bernie didn't want a sit down - wanted to show how much stamina he has.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:24 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Music Man

(1,181 posts)
96. I enjoy the lack of audience.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:24 PM
Mar 2020

It feels calmer and more informative, rather than going for applause lines. It has a seriousness to it.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

TwilightZone

(25,342 posts)
110. They should make that permanent.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:27 PM
Mar 2020

Audiences never made sense.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DaDeacon

(984 posts)
76. Biden is not addressing any issue beyond the buzz line.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:22 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

nolabear

(41,915 posts)
80. Buzz line? You mean the pandemic we're terrified of and they're being asked about?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:23 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DaDeacon

(984 posts)
97. Yeah, buzz line. "Surges and The Military" sorry just MHO
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:24 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

TwilightZone

(25,342 posts)
118. Your assertion is false.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:27 PM
Mar 2020

You're clearly not watching the debate, because Biden clearly noted what he meant.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

edhopper

(33,208 posts)
87. Are we watching the same debate?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:23 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

DaDeacon

(984 posts)
109. Yeah.....I'm not sure many people on here are.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:27 PM
Mar 2020

This is a healthcare debate whether we like it or not and YES one guy has been talking about it before it a crisis.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
153. One guy has talked about it, the other has been part of an
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:52 PM
Mar 2020

Administration that had to face THREE pandemics (H1N1, Ebola, Zika). One knows what is required to solve the pandemic, the other is talking hypotheticals.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Aquaria

(1,076 posts)
167. One person talks about it
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 02:54 AM
Mar 2020

But has zero idea of how to implement it.

The other one talks about what needs done and how to get there, from experience.

Experience wins.

Welcome to reality.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Upthevibe

(7,884 posts)
89. I like that Biden said this is beyond politics this
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:24 PM
Mar 2020

is a national crisis.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
112. Based on Sanders answers, he is not ready for prime time and should not be our nominee...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:27 PM
Mar 2020

Biden just said people are looking for solutions...not a revolution...snap.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

JudyM

(29,122 posts)
123. And we are going to war with the virus. And we have to meet people's immediate needs.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:28 PM
Mar 2020

Fine points but he keeps repeating them as if they’re new each time.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
102. The bars have been closed
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:25 PM
Mar 2020

At least in my state

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

tishaLA

(14,176 posts)
115. In CA they are, too
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:27 PM
Mar 2020

Gov Newsom ordered them bars, clubs, and pubs closed immediately and restaurants can only operate at 50% capacity.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
124. Our restaurants are completely closed
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:28 PM
Mar 2020

Except for takeout or delivery (Illinois)

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
150. Yeah, my wife just found out she won't be working
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:47 PM
Mar 2020

for at least the next two weeks because of the bar closure.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

tishaLA

(14,176 posts)
152. I'm sorry to hear that. It's got to be especially tough on
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:51 PM
Mar 2020

bartenders and servers because they depend so much on tips.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
156. Yeah, even if her boss continues to pay her
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:55 PM
Mar 2020

the loss of tips will hurt a bit. She’s a bouncer so her tip share isn’t the same as the bartenders but still noticeable.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
90. Amazing how far apart the two podiums are...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:24 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(91,965 posts)
105. social distancing?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:26 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

TwilightZone

(25,342 posts)
126. Yes, it's pretty clearly intentional.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:29 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

dchill

(38,324 posts)
111. Amazing? How about predictable and dictated by circumstances?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:27 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

cry baby

(6,682 posts)
135. Are you saying that you're watching competence right now and miss it
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:33 PM
Mar 2020

in the White House?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

cry baby

(6,682 posts)
139. Thank you! Me, too! nt
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:35 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
100. Biden: we will need a major bailout program for INDIVIDUALS, not corporations
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:25 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

TreadSoftly

(219 posts)
107. 1st part boiling down to: have we invented the virus response already or not?
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:26 PM
Mar 2020

Biden seems to be saying "there is a process for dealing with infectious disease that works" while Sanders is saying "crisis unprecedented gotta start something new". I like Biden's approach and hope voters don't cast his approach as old stuff that won't work.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

hlthe2b

(101,730 posts)
108. Uggh ohh. Bernie had a brain fart and got stuck on Ebola. Finally corrected.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:26 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Hav

(5,969 posts)
125. And he blamed Biden for his brain fart (n/t)
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:29 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DaDeacon

(984 posts)
116. Damnit BOTH are now just on the pivot! BOOOOOO
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:27 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

polichick

(37,152 posts)
117. Bernie understands how everything fit together to get to this...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:27 PM
Mar 2020

disastrous moment and wants systemic changes. Biden is talking bandaids.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

nolabear

(41,915 posts)
129. Hardly. He's talking triage and Bernie is talking elective surgery.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:30 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Aquaria

(1,076 posts)
168. Please
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 02:58 AM
Mar 2020

He doesn't even know how to make any of his pie in the sky work in reality. All hat, no cattle.

Anyway, you're never going to get anyone who knows how mediocre Medicare is to vote for expanding it. Nobody who knows how expensive it is to get adequate healthcare with it are going to vote for that waste of money and time.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

liberalmediaaddict

(759 posts)
120. Biden sounds like a President
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:28 PM
Mar 2020

Disproving the nonsense about him having dementia. I wish he was in the White House right now. Who knows where we're going to be in 8 months.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

sop

(9,946 posts)
140. Imagine what a complete shit show this will be when Trump is standing at the other podium.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:36 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DaDeacon

(984 posts)
158. yes ...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:56 PM
Mar 2020

no audience is the BEST that should stay.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 
142. They are each writing down a list of stuff to buy before they self-quarantine.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:40 PM
Mar 2020

We did a little shopping today. We already have our CDC-recommended Zombie Apocalypse supplies, so it's just filling in the gaps.

My favorite scene from today was at the 7-11, where some guy was filling the back of his truck with case after case of beer. Clearly this was a man who has his priorities in order.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

dsp3000

(469 posts)
146. I wish this debate format continues.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:44 PM
Mar 2020

I hate the audience, the short response times

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DaDeacon

(984 posts)
155. agreed... it's more civil and direct.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:54 PM
Mar 2020

even if it's more heated.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

CottonBear

(21,596 posts)
151. Where is your link? No link equals no access to the debate. N / T
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:50 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Kitchari

(2,157 posts)
154. Did! Did not!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:53 PM
Mar 2020

Too much sniping--the two of them need to contrast the Democratic positions vs the current horrible R admin, not slicing each other apart.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

Response to brooklynite (Original post)

 

dsp3000

(469 posts)
162. Nothing will get done without compromise.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:09 PM
Mar 2020

That's how government works.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Aquaria

(1,076 posts)
169. Oh good grief
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 03:07 AM
Mar 2020

The only corporate Democrats are all of YOU M4A supporters, because the only way that people will be able to get adequate coverage for all of their healthcare needs on your pie in the sky plan is to buy a bunch of supplemental CORPORATE insurance policies to provide them with all the things that Medicare does NOT cover. And there's a whole slew of things that Medicare does not cover. There are also all kinds of maximum coverages that millions butt up against year in, year out. And then there's the joke of trying to find a doctor who will accept Medicare.

If you were a real liberal, you'd be advocating for MediCAID for all, which provides more and better coverage, across the board, and that more doctors accept.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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